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Information Sheet for Request for Order (Family Law)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2026

This sheet explains how to fill out the Request for Order form (FL-300) when you ask the court to make decisions or change existing orders in a family law case. It also provides checklists for other forms you might need and explains the process for filing.

The court describes it as: Explains how to fill out Request for Order (form FL-300) to ask the court to make decisions (orders) in your family law case. It includes: steps to get a hearing date on the court's regular calendar or ask for emergency orders, information about serving the papers to the other party, and resources if you have questions or need legal help.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This sheet is used when a person needs to file a Request for Order to ask the court for new decisions or to change old ones in a family law case. It also gives information about emergency orders and how to properly give copies of the papers to the other people involved.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is the main purpose of this sheet?
This sheet explains how to fill out the Request for Order form (FL-300) to ask the court to make decisions or change existing orders in your family law case.
Do I need to file a fee?
A fee is due when you file the paperwork. If you cannot pay, you can ask the court to waive the fee by filing form FW-001 and form FW-003.
What is 'service'?
Service means giving your legal papers to all the people named in the case so they know what orders you are asking for and when the hearing is.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2026.

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